In the United States, there is a large shortage of organ donors. Those on the organ donor transplant list can be waiting anywhere from several months to years. A shocking number of patients on the waiting list die every year. You can help save lives by registering as an organ donor and spreading the word to your family and friends.

One donor can make a significant difference in multiples people’s lives. It’s important to know the impact you can make by registering as an organ donor. One day it could be you who needs an organ transplant.

Important Organ Donation Statistics

There are some shocking statistics about organ donation. In the United States alone:

Someone is added to the organ donation waiting list every 10 minutes.

Approximately 21 people die every day waiting for an organ.

More than 123,000 people are waiting for an organ.

Statistics on Specific Organs

If you’re interested in data relating to a specific type of organ donation, these statistics may interest you. The following numbers indicate the number of patients on the organ donation waiting list:

Kidney: 101,696 people.

Liver: 15,256 people.

Heart: 4.089 people.

Lung: 1,605 people.

Pancreas: 1,076 people.

The most commonly transplanted tissue in the United States is the cornea. There are more than
40,000 corneal transplants completed every year. For more information, visit our Corneal Transplants and Organ Donation page.

Kidneys

More than 101,696 people are waiting for a kidney.

Nearly 3,000 people are added to the kidney waiting list every month. On average, this is 1 person every 14 minutes.

Once you’re registered, be sure to share this link with your friends and family members, as they may also be interested in registering. Someone you love may be the one who needs an organ donation in the future.